It was over a week since the brawl at the party where Travis was arrested. A week since I last heard from him. I knew he wouldn't have access to his phone while in custody. But I still responded to his text that night as soon as I'd calmed enough to do so. I absolutely did not know Chaz would be there that night. I never would've agreed to be there if I had. We had the same circle of friends, so it was inevitable that he might try to talk to me. But I didn't think Chaz would be in a partying mood so soon after taking such a beating.
After I talked to Chaz the Monday after the incident at Travis's house, I vowed it'd be the last time I ever would. I still couldn't believe how in the dark I'd been about the type of person he was. Not only was he capable of attempting to rape me, he and his
